Industry leaders, educators and community members gathered at Carpet Guys’ headquarters in Troy, Mich., for a landmark celebration earlier this week: the official ribbon-cutting and grand opening of the TCG Installer Training Center, Michigan’s first dedicated flooring training school.
The event, held at 977 E. 14 Mile Rd., marked the culmination of months of collaboration between International Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) and Carpet Guys. Attendees witnessed the successful launch of the training center, which has already completed its inaugural 5-week course utilizing CFI’s curriculum. With another class set to begin in March, the center is poised to become a national model for workforce development in the flooring industry, according to CFI.
“This celebration is not just about a new facility; it’s about paving a sustainable path forward for the flooring industry,” said Dave Garden, CFI’s executive director of education. “The TCG Installer Training Center stands as a testament to what can be achieved through innovative training and strong partnerships. We’re excited to see this program empower the next generation of flooring professionals and help rebuild our workforce.”
Designed to provide comprehensive, hands-on education in flooring installation, the training center offers a replicable model that can be adopted nationwide. For more information about the TCG Installer Training Center or upcoming classes, contact Alli Hutchison, manager of academic services, at ahutchison@carpetguys.com.
